THE LORD WHO HAS WIPED OUT OUR PAST SINFULNESS

The utter completeness of Christ's forgiveness is almost
incredible. When he says to us "Neither do I condemn you,"
the past is dead, forgotten. Laughter and song fill our hearts.
It seems like a dream!

DIARY FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY17th March5th Sunday
of Lent
Passiontide
Begins

5.30 pm (Sat)
6.30 pm10.00 am
11.00 am6.00 pm
7.15 pm

Mass with Children's Liturgy - Michael O'Sullivan (RIP)
Parish Social Gathering in the church hall after MassSung Mass and Children's Liturgy - Edward Murphy (RIP)
Refreshments in the Church Hall after the morning Mass - all are welcomeMass - Pro Populo
Reception into church of Angelo Zenga (RIP)

Blessing of Palms + Mass with Children's Liturgy - Percy Nagle (RIP)
Blessing of Palms in the church Hall - Procession and Sung Mass - Pro Populo
Refreshments in the Church Hall after the morning Mass - all are welcome Blessing of Palms + Said Mass - Tommy Wilson (RIP)

My Dear Friends,

"Habemus Papam" We have a Pope! We have a Holy Father, Pope Francis. His election may have taken many of us by surprise, including me; but the more we learn about him, the more it becomes clear that his election is an inspired one. At the very beginning of his papacy, Pope Francis humbly asked that we pray for him, so let us do just that, let us join in prayer for our Holy Father: May the Lord protect him and grant him length of days. May the Lord be his shield and deliver him from all harm. May the Lord grant him happiness and peace all the days of his life. Amen.

The season of Lent now enters its most solemn stage - Passiontide. We focus our prayers on the altar, where each time Mass is offered, the Sacrifice of the Cross is renewed, and the saving action of Christ's death is brought afresh into the present.

As we do each year there will be the opportunity for us to remember our loved ones at the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday through our "Lilies for Remembrance". Please write the names on the slips of paper provided and please also consider taking an envelope for your donation to the flower fund. Flowers are wickedly expensive and this is a special way to help decorate the church for Easter!

God Bless.

MASS INTENTIONS

Because of the high level of requests for 'mass intentions,' please note that the earliest available Mass is now in September.

ST SWITHUN WELLS - ADMISSIONS

Nursery Admissions for September 2013. If you have a child born between 1st Sept 2009 and 31st Aug 2010 application forms are available from the school office or you can download the application form from the website. Closing date for completed application forms is Wed 24th April 2013 12 noon and the outcome will be advised to you on Tuesday 7th May 2013.

PLANNED GIVING

New envelopes are available. Please be sure to collect yours from the Porch at your
earliest convenience.

LAST WEEK'S COLLECTION

Envelopes £1247.97
Loose Plate £240.23
Total £1488.20

DON'T FORGET! THERE IS COFFEE IN THE PARISH HALL AFTER THE MORNING MASS ON SUNDAY.
SEE YOU THERE!!